Dairy

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), children's sleeping patterns are directly linked to their overall academic success.  Better sleep means improved attention span in the classroom as well as reduced absenteeism and tardiness during the school year.  To help parents give their children a sleep time edge, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK? and TOMA LECHE, has teamed up with 2013 International Latino Book Award winner and acclaimed children's author, Jorge Argueta, to officially launch the 2013 Bedtime Ritual campaign. …

Eating smart has now gotten tastier with the introduction of Hiland Dairy’s new nonfat Greek yogurts. The tangier, creamier style of yogurt packs a protein punch over its conventional yogurt counterpart, with nearly twice the grams of protein per serving. …

Dallas-based Borden Dairy Co. could expand its Dallas plant off South Lamar Street in Dallas by adding $5 million in equipment and more than 100 new jobs. …

Last year's purchase of Bareman's Dairy by grocery store chain Meijer came as a complete surprise to Dean Foods considering it had supplied the supermarket with its store-brand milk for more than 50 years. But vertical integration by grocers is not unheard of in the grocery industry, as Kroger operates 15 dairies and two ice cream plants to supply its private-label products and Safeway owns Lucerne Foods, which makes its own-label dairy goods. …

Greek yogurt has been the fasted growing dairy product among American consumers, and one Wisconsin plant is offering up their version of it. In this segment of Wisconsin Dairy News, see how Klondike Cheese is raising the bar to meet consumer demand. …